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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $1984 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $354 | $678 | $965 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $44 | $157 | $136 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $81 | $261 | $271 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $18 | $56 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $49 | $209 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $6 | $63 | $63 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $6 | $42 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $11 | $28 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $22 | $110 | $47 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $9 | $107 | $65 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $15 | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow |